Alfa Romeo 159 939 (159) or BMW Serija 3 E90?

2005–2011 vs 2005–2012 · Sedan/Wagon vs Sedan/Wagon

In short

Length: 159 939 (159) 4,660 mm, Serija 3 E90 4,531 mm — a 13 cm difference.
Boot: 159 939 (159) 445 l, Serija 3 E90 460 l.
Lowest consumption: 159 939 (159) 5.2 l/100 km, Serija 3 E90 4.5 l/100 km.
Power: 159 939 (159) 110–191 kW, Serija 3 E90 85–225 kW.
Standard equipment: 159 939 (159) 32 items (Progression), Serija 3 E90 23 items (Base).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Alfa Romeo 159 939 (159)2005–2011 · 5 engines · Progression, Distinctive, Ti, TurismoSpecifications →Listings →

BMW Serija 3 E902005–2012 · 12 engines · Base, Advantage, M Sport, Edition SportSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Alfa Romeo 159 939 (159)2005–2011no listings	BMW Serija 3 E902005–2012no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,660 mm	Length4,520 mm–4,531 mm
Width	Width1,828 mm	Width1,817 mm
Height	Height1,417 mm–1,422 mm	Height1,418 mm–1,427 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,700 mm	Wheelbase2,760 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance125 mm	Ground clearance135 mm–140 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume405 l–445 l	Trunk volume460 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,430 kg–1,745 kg	Curb weight1,355 kg–1,595 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank70 l	Fuel tank60 l–61 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2005–2011	Production years2005–2012
Body type	Body typeSedan, Wagon	Body typeSedan, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines5	Number of engines12
Power	Power110–191 kW (150–260 hp)	Power85–225 kW (116–306 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.9–3.2	Displacement (l)1.6–3.0
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainRear-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.2 l/100 km · 2.0 JTDm 170	Lowest consumption4.5 l/100 km · 316d
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7 s · 3.2 JTS V6 Q4	Best 0–100 km/h5.6 s · 335i
Top speed	Top speed244 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsProgression · Base
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim32 · Progression	Items in the base trim23 · Base
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim35 · Ti	Items in the top trim37 · M Sport
Equipment · Comfort8 · 8
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning—	Air Conditioning✓
Climate Control, 1-zone	Climate Control, 1-zone✓	Climate Control, 1-zone—
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 1
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat—
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest—
Equipment · Multimedia3 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 0
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors—
Fog Lights	Fog Lights✓	Fog Lights—
Equipment · Safety9 · 9
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Driver's Knee Airbag	Driver's Knee Airbag✓	Driver's Knee Airbag—
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Traction Control	Traction Control—	Traction Control✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft3 · 2
Alarm	Alarm✓	Alarm—
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 1
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels—	Steel Wheels✓
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels—
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels✓	R16 Wheels—
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel—
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Alfa Romeo 159 939 (159) or BMW Serija 3 E90?

Length: Alfa Romeo 159 939 (159) 4,660 mm, BMW Serija 3 E90 4,531 mm (a 129 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,700 vs 2,760 mm. Boot: 445 vs 460 l.

Which uses less fuel — Alfa Romeo 159 939 (159) or BMW Serija 3 E90?

The most frugal Alfa Romeo 159 939 (159) uses 5.2 l/100 km (2.0 JTDm 170); the most frugal BMW Serija 3 E90 4.5 l/100 km (316d).

Which is more powerful — Alfa Romeo 159 939 (159) or BMW Serija 3 E90?

The strongest Alfa Romeo 159 939 (159) makes 191 kW (260 hp) (3.2 JTS V6 Q4); the strongest BMW Serija 3 E90 225 kW (306 hp) (335i).

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